Tanzanite
at-auction$ 200
- Locality
- Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Zoisite
- Dimensions
- 2 x 1 x 0.9 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- T971
Natural yellow and purple/blue bi-color Tanzanite (Zoisite) crystal. Most Tanzanite you see for sale has been heated to enhance the blue coloration - this a 100 percent natural and unheated crystal that is gemmy, colorful and complete. It's also a less common bi-colored crystal. Considering these get mined with metal tools, placed together in bags, and hauled up hundreds of feet of wooden ladders, it's remarkable a crystal like this survives in such an immaculate condition. It's nearly pristine all around - I could find only one tiny edge chip. Here's a chance to get a high quality thumbnail-sized Tanzanite crystal at auction. Valued at $350.